Driving 5,500ft Above Sea Level In New Zealand | Eᴘ19: Nᴇᴡ Zᴇᴀʟᴀɴᴅ

[@adihirve2253]

Yes, you should start the video with the local language of the country you visit... It's a nice small touch for your #drivetheworld series. All the best and safe travels for rest 35+ counties !!!!

[@AndrisRs]

I was worried if drive the world would live up to the expectations but it has far exceeded it. The best car/travel/lifestyle content on youtube right now without a doubt.

[@mrmartin2079]

WITHOUT A DOUBT !!!

[@AvengedA55A55IN]

These past few videos makes me want to go to New Zealand

[@jaqjaques]

Aaron89 you won’t regret it

[@joshpierce4741]

As a kiwi living in London, you are making me want to go home. Stop these amazing videos.

[@paddymuppy]

What the he'll are you doing in the Brexit right-wing fascist islamaphobic xenophobic racist shithole?

[@Michael.Talbot]

@@paddymuppy i voted to leave the EU to get away from the rise of the far right in Austria, Hungary, Germany, Italy France and the old Soviet Union States .... I could not be as brain dead as remain even if i had a lobotomy , thank god we are leaving

[@craigsellars38]

@@paddymuppy Hay dickhead...NO such thing as "islamaphobic".... made up term by the REAL assholes, the Far-Left commies.

[@OhBLZD]

@@Michael.Talbot the far right? Have you seen our government.. the conservatives are literally right wing. Funnily enough, the EU swings to the left. Your reason for voted have no practical sense.. And anyway, there's nothing wrong with the right..

[@NZsarge1]

My niece has spent the last 15 years of her life travelling around the world based out of Australia, it has to be said she’s seen and done many wonderful things, things that aren’t here in New Zealand but now she’s back here and is spending some time seeing her home country and is very glad she has, working as a travel guide and doing her own adventures during her downtime she seems happy to be back.

[@afs_seven]

18 minutes? Let me get some popcorn and my blanket.....I'm ready

[@afs_seven]

@@paddymuppy nah I got my girl for that

[@paddymuppy]

@Keynesian Economics His wank sock or it's replacement?

[@henrikjohannessen3017]

Imagine how cool it will be to able to relive this epic journey when you're old, bc of all the vlogs!

[@Grenyas]

Your girlfriend must have been going crazy with all those retakes

[@joshuuaaaa440]

Eric Ortiz her hand probably went straight through her face when the lord of the rings quotes came 🤦🏽‍♂️😂

[@The-Real-Ando]

What girlfriend?

[@petrolheaddylan8726]

Your editing and photography is the best in the car world of KZbin at this pint dude. Keep it up.

[@jrooney06]

PetrolHead Dylan the choice of soundtrack for each video is sublime.

[@joshuuaaaa440]

Agreed completely better that 99% of other youtubers , quality of content and videography is always top notch

[@rooboy69]

*mrjww left the chat*

[@mrmartin2079]

@@rooboy69 hahaha

[@EA40]

@@rooboy69 hahahahahahahahahaha ouch

[@gkstanfield]

I’ve really been enjoying your entire Drive The World series this year, but your NZ leg is bringing back so many memories...love that land! My Dad and I did a road trip back in 1991 on both islands, and I have to say that the Kiwis are impossibly friendly people, and their islands are perfect for scenery-hunters and driving enthusiasts, alike... What a people, what a country. Love NZ...cannot wait to return someday..! Amazing drivers’ roads...from harrowing, twisty gravelled mountain passes to straight-line V-Max valley roads...if I remember, we had a purplish, manual Mitsubishi Lancer hire car out there, and the sheep traffic-jams were enormous! No sheep on your NZ leg? How?!? I’ll never forget ringing the bells with Dad at Christchurch Cathedral on a Sunday...thank you, Sam! 👍

[@tobybatt9155]

The way he said wanaka killed me, it’s won-a-ka shoutout from Invercargill (the very bottom of New Zealand)

[@chlyon]

Well that's not quite true now is it ? There is another island even lower than the south island thus Inverness isn't the bottom more like the ... I forget the islands name not that important :)

[@Mexxx65]

Not our problem if you Kiwi's cannit pronounce your "a" vowels properly....won?

[@ilovetool1]

It is a Maori word so yes. Weirdly it isn't pronounced like an English word since it isn't English.

[@Mexxx65]

@@ilovetool1 the Maori's can call the place whatever the hell they want, or they can pronounce Wanaka however the hell they want to....But to the rest of the world the place is known as ... Wanaka.

[@ilovetool1]

So the rest of the world knows better on how to pronounce Maori words than New Zealanders do? Do you also tell the Chinese how to pronounce Mandarin and the French to pronounce French etc? Are you Australian by any chance?

[@cameronrussell9362]

As an Australian, I find New Zealand absolutely.......AWESOME!! Such a pretty country, friendly locals, great food, top shelf wine. All just a couple hours flight from Sydney. Love it there.

[@dustingofthedecks]

STG is the only one now I look at least once a day for a new video. Content is great, and he is serious but funny at the same time. Great stuff!!!

[@KoalaFarmer]

You missed the chance to take the ferry from the North Isle to the South isle and then drive down the west coast of south island to Queenstown. World class drive. And half way down you bypass 2 glaciers. Which you can hike over or fly over in a chopper. Possible to do alot in 2 to 3 weeks, if you have the cash to spend.

[@hummer149]

I totally agree mate! Absolutely a missed chance...😞

[@newzealandearthmover4008]

Sounds like he's been paid off by the North Island too if he thinks it's better than the south. Mattttte ya Dreaming!!

[@s0m3cunt91]

I can't believe he drove straight past Highlands. That track is amazing, and the car collection has plenty of Gems.

[@DesignWarriors]

I think Porsche need to make you a brand ambassador!

[@Nord_Mann]

DesignWarriors definitely! STG is one hell of a Porsche promoter👍🏻

[@hummer149]

Most beautiful country in the world❤️🙏

[@yanjuncao9331]

You just bring all my good memories of the road trip to South Island I took 2 years ago. The colour of Lake Pukaki just blew my mind.

[@matthewgamble95]

Seeing cardis is so cool in a video. There’s something really awesome watching a KZbin visit places you have spent so much time in.

[@TheLantYT]

There is a Aston Martin Vulcan in the museum at Highlands Motorsport Park. Relatively unassuming place for an insane car.

[@isimon.]

Your videos are just great! The angels you choose, the way you put the parts together... The quality is beyond everything you get from all the other youtubers and even most of professional car series! Enjoy your trip and also take a brake from time to time. 😉 we will understand if there isn‘t a video for a few days if the quality stays as is it now.

[@Alexwellman7]

Sam your videos are underrated man. Keep the videos coming! Your video style is unparalleled

[@TheCrosbyFiles]

Sam your videos are getting better each day - thanks for sharing an amazing trio with al of us.

[@imranpatel4612]

The recent video quality has been amazing! The cinematography is beautiful

[@fahadkhalid6944]

You are giving me travel goals Sam. Keep these videos coming. Best content on KZbin.

[@coupqi6508]

I went to the south island in winter, best holiday ever. All that brown turns into gorgeous white

[@richyyyp]

Lived in Wanaka for a year, one of the best places in NZ

[@ThemDotcomBoyz]

His camera skills and video editing is magical !!

[@allanreardon]

Absolutely one of my favourite places to visit. I can't vouch for the north island but from my experience the south island definitely looks more spectacular in winter than in summer.

[@derekwright3239]

The cinematography of your video's are captivating thanks for the hard work you do.

[@spadgm]

The south island is stunning!

[@WickedSpade]

I dont skip ads just for you Sam. Cheers from an American

[@Kompoism]

1:01 Are you kidding me? That view is amazing! I've got some very distant relations in NZ, looks like I might have to go over and introduce myself at this rate!

[@mha2263]

New Zealand is so damn picturesque. Defo need to visit this beautiful country.

[@jamowill]

Keep up the good work Sam. If Vicky is ever bored maybe she could be in charge of your youtube comments and throw a few hearts out there?

[@adashvids]

@seenthroughglass : Great Video Sam! Makes me want to move back to NZ! What’s the name of that excellent intro song in this video?? Can’t Shazam it... :( Want it bad!

[@ld1300]

Visiting my home country 🇳🇿...South Island certainly the more picturesque...Next time head to Nelson and the top of the south...Abel Tasman National Park is a must see.. Hope to see you back sometime soon.

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Yes..say welcome in the 'local lingo' I like it Sam...!!!

[@oliversmith4649]

Come back and spend some more time in new Zealand Sam so cool seeing NZ through someone else's eyes

[@julesgreeve4291]

Watching this is the best hangover cure

[@djrog]

Fantastic camera work and travel vlog - keep it up Sam.

[@tbillington]

A shame you couldn't get to Highlands. It's probably the most picturesque track in Aus/NZ. And they have a Vulcan!

[@ru4real226]

Noddle Market, Wow you hit the nail on the head with your reviews!

[@pedrowhite911]

Any chance you have been thinking of organizing, “Seen Through Glass”, Porsche tours? Currently there are no official Porsche Driving Experiences for New Zealand.

[@Zeenouploads]

I always watch vlog and videos in my phone but these kinda videos I wait until I watch em on my TV KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK SAAAM ❤️

[@RVCarCare]

Amazing content again! Cant wait to see what you are going to document when you are in the Netherlands

[@boxman1571]

Loving the quality of your videos lately!

[@Tainami_]

Im quite sad you didnt explore more! You missed so much of NZ! Tauranga, Taupo, Blue lake/Red Woods Rotarua, and the best of them all, WELLINGTON! The coffee capital! Oh and there are nice cars everywhere as a bonus :P

[@georgiosdedes]

Beautiful scenery Sam, NZ is just fantastic. We look forward to your coming to Denmark in the summer.

[@spencerb311]

We LOVE the longer videos

[@paddymuppy]

NewZealand is stunning. Lovely people too

[@spadgm]

Thanks... ;)

[@geekyhawk325]

Yes. Lets do the intro in every local language and it the end of the year you can use it as a compilation or something even better. Never hurts to have extra contents.

[@ginggur17]

Stunning. Very very nice part of the world.

[@alman-world]

Great vlog Sam. Sham you couldn't have spent longer esp some other great drives and cars (Highlands etc). But glad you took my (and others) advice re Crown Range. Imagine that in the 360! If you're in CHCH for a while drive over to a Sumner or a day trip to Akaroa.... Another great drive and different South Island views - a little more like the North Island!

[@oldmanjenkins38]

Loving the journey Sam! Travel Channel wishes they had this content.

[@m2kev789]

South Island is the ‘coolest’ place on Earth! 👍😀

[@AutoPilotgogogo]

I was just thinking that as you said it at 4:45 -- reminds me of the hills around Monterey, California and Laguna Seca.

[@kevinhight2254]

Awesome video Sam. Love your work!

[@chroniczebe07]

I rented a car and drove the north Island, final destination, Hobbiton. I agree with you. The roads on the north island are incredible and the scenery, from a driver's perspective, is way more interesting. In my opinion, New Zealand Is prettier in the winter, in most cases.

[@alexgoss6366]

Wanaka is my favourite place iv spent 6 weeks there and really miss it!

[@tunes4life]

Those retakes are funny as can be! Loved it! Brilliant vlog of kiwi land too btw!

[@Sold_a_dummy]

The initial videos were okay but I was not too impressed. now you have turned the dial way up. This is awesome keep up the good work. The videography and photography is amazing. Jamaican influence is all over the world! 🇯🇲. Even the musicians in New Zealand

[@eleanorty13]

There are so many amazing roads, I have a cute little toyota MR2 that I got for my trip when I went to NZ. There is a great road called pig road from Dunedin to Queenstown, and also Milford sound cool drive!

[@eleanorty13]

its summer too, and its been super warm that is why its so dry

[@adamcarvin486]

Love all your content but especially drive the world 🌎 I look forward to every post 👌🏼

[@TheForresterOD]

5:30 Porsche needs yo pay you for that shot. I've never seen a better picture of the Macan

[@hicktownguy2]

the north island is underrated

[@jamesroseby3823]

You should have stayed an extra couple of days and done some more roads around Wanaka (pronounced Wonaka). The road up to Treble Cone is a beaut. No woosy Armco and the views spectacular. The Queenstown to Glenorchy Road is majic too. I met a NZ Ferrari Cub who were on a drive there two Easter’s ago. There know a good road or two. Still, you’ve a reason to go back. Thanks for the great pictures. I notice you didn’t mention the Sherwood where you stayed at in Queenstown. Could’ve recommended better.

[@matth2261]

New Zealand broo. Shout out from Australia.

[@nishchaiydakhane9846]

Incredible journey sam. 👌🏻 new zealand 🇳🇿 is pretty

[@rotorhead5006]

Nice vid Sam. I'm surprised the Macan didn't have an altitude meter in the Nav display! They could call it an "altimeter"! ;-)

[@veemacks7255]

You don't need an altitude meter, just an altitude app on your phone ... it can determine your altitude from your GPS position.

[@joseflackner4541]

Starting in the local language would so so much fun! Please do it! Really nice videos i just love Drivetheworld👍

[@thomasrietveld5583]

with all these vlogs, i cant wait for the summer to come back again! xD

[@DS-uq5ks]

They've got a word for that, Sam! #Overstimulated What a country!!!

[@diogosousacarvalho]

Gorgeous Porsche!!!

[@bikeguy3034]

OMG my sides..say Wanaka again lol. Glad ur enjoying NZ Sam, am very lucky to call the Sth Is home.

[@nixred14]

phenomenal content Sam!

[@munraajmangat3534]

Looks awesome

[@stevecole1984]

You need to do just a drive NZ you have missed so many great roads..... Give yourself a month next time.

[@davidblair2874]

No mention of the strict 55mph speed limit? Did a road trip of the South Island back in 2008. Hired a couple of classics, TR6 and Frog eyed sprite. Trip of a lifetime for me 😎

[@th3orist]

Someone sure has some pretty fitting music for these videos. Props mate :)

[@pieterullersma2544]

That road with gravel is crazy.

[@hughgardner1535]

Another great vid Sam

[@ramzi3146]

Yeees New Zealand is the Best Country in the World!!

[@DanielSadjadian]

11:20 Goodness me that view!!!

[@reginaldsarmiento7805]

Damn Sam u got filipino food! Salamat for ordering hopefully you’ll come to the philippines in drive the world

[@Picsou313]

looks amazing! thx for the share

[@Nord_Mann]

8:39, my beloved Insignia❤️ What’s your take on Opel/Vauxhalls Sam? I think the new Insignia is better than most. Half the price of a Cayenne/Macan. Same kit and essentially a better family hauler.

[@AndyLewsey]

Really nice video :) Keep up the good work!!

[@Max_Flashheart]

Great video and the sound track was ideal. You made me miss the tour driving I use to do. PS Weather makes or breaks the drive down or up.

[@AllanShak]

hey do you know what the soundtrack is? 😁

[@nathanmillington7051]

New Zealand is so good

[@valentinot4963]

Love the Porsche Macan !

[@ActingTanka]

You saw sweet-FA of the South Island. It is way better than the north! Need a month to see properly

[@a.g.d_aviation_cars3251]

Hello from across the pond from California

[@hummer149]

Any kiwi fans over here?

[@rfbftp123]

Yes sir

[@newzealandearthmover4008]

Yo

[@Mrdoescare]

Yea m8

[@BenMcBethAviation]

Yep

[@MiniEggs1999]

Loving the series. Maybe you should get Miss STG to do the voice overs form now on 😂 😂 😂

[@ZacBernasconi]

I think I know what you are trying to say about the south vs. the north island, I think the south levels the field when you do some tramping (hiking) down there. (From the north island myself)

[@dj.h7424]

lol revisiting this two years on, finally.. thanks to the person below who identified the track 'walking around' by coma svensson it's been going round my head for two years!!! :-)

[@chlyon]

You need to go to the west coast of the south island that will possibly change your perception that the south as being a bit boring , take a rain jacket and a bong and a gold pan .( Rains 300 days of the year )

[@newzealandearthmover4008]

U missed a pretty awesome drive along the Kaikoura coastline where there are seal conalies etc, driving literally on the sea edge. Also a mate if mine played 90% of the character Gimli in LOTR, he's the 4ft 11 fella not the 6ft 3 John rhys Davies.

[@douglaspealing5608]

You should have got a heli flight to milford from qtown mate. You would have forgotten about the north island then.

[@botchok5]

That first view with the hot air balloon is like the one you see when doing an eye test.